Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
3. Release the cushion trim cover retainer from the outboard side of the cushion frame.
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Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.
4. NOTE: To pivot the backrest, the inboard seat latching foot must be in the LATCHED position.
With the 60 percent seat positioned down, lift the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover up. Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle bolt
from the inboard recliner.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
6. Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips from the hard back panel.
7. Remove the LH and RH head restraints.
8. Squeeze the opening together and remove the outer safety belt trim guide.
9. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from
the seat back foam.
Release the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 2 rows of hog rings.
10. Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the backrest trim cover to the top of the backrest.
11. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
Squeeze the tabs in and remove the 4 head restraint guides.
12. Feed the safety belt through and remove the backrest trim cover.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
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Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
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Make sure the lower anchor and tether for children wires at the rear of the cushion frame are positioned through the cushion trim cover and
accessible for use after assembly.
Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent
Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the head restraint.
2. With the backrest folded down, release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
3. Separate and remove the outer pivot cover.
4. Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to hard back panel.
5. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and route through the backrest trim cover.
6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn
